Easy Guide to Updo Hairstyles for Every Event

Updos will never go out of style and if you have long to medium length hair, you can find an updo style to go with any occasion, formal or casual. Moreover, updos emphasize your nape, which can add to your feminine look and attire.

Generally, regardless of the type of updo you go for, you will need bobby pins or rubber bands for styling. If you’ve got everything ready, let’s get on with this.

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Instructions

Wash your hair a day earlier

Ideally speaking, you should wash your hair a day before you intend to style it. Freshly shampooed or washed hair can actually be a pain to style because it gets too smooth and slippery.

However, washing them is also importance because you want them to be manageable so you can style them easily.

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Blow-dry your hair for volume

You will need to add volume to your hair so that your updo hairstyle does not fall flat. The best way to do so is to blow-dry your hair on medium heat settings.

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Divide your hair into two parts

Now you need to create two separate sections for your hair, dividing them from the center. Just pull all the hair back and create two pony tails at the back of your head.

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Braid the two ponytails

Now, using the rubber bands, you need to braid the two ponytails at the back all the way to the end. This will ensure that the hair are firmly grouped together and will not split as you try to style them.

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Tie a knot with the braided tails

Now you need to hold both braided tails from the edges and tie a knot with them, like you do when you tie shoelaces. However, in this case, you will only be using the initial knot to create a bun of sorts with the two braided tails.

Once the braided tails are tied, you need to turn in their edges, fold them on each other and secure the knot using bobby pins.

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General Tips for Updo Hairstyles

-Pick an Updo Style that Goes with Your Hair Type

The perfect choice of an updo hairstyle will depend on the type of hair you have. Wavy and curly hair is perfect for a Chic Pony Hairstyle for example. On the other hand, if you have straight hair, then it will be easy for you to go with simple updos like the side swept bun.

-Consider the length of your hair

The length of your hair is also important when it comes to updo hairstyles. You can make the Braided Bun Hairstyle with long hair, or the updo we taught you in the steps above. The Ponytail and messy side bun hairstyles are best for mid-length hair. However there are Updos for Short Hair as well, if you don’t have long locks.

-Sport an updo according to the event

Updo hairstyles are quite big on certain events like weddings, proms and balls. If you are a bridesmaid for instance, you can consider the Updo for a Bridesmaid, or if you are attending a prom, you can go for a swept away prom hairstyle.